· Episode 13 · The late morning heat guaranteed the afternoon would be a scorcher. Milton Schrock, in his horse-and-buggy, headed towards Amanda’s Amish Restaurant to meet his old friend, Brian McDonald. He reflected on their friendship. It was a year since Milton had seen Brian. It was over thirty years since they had played college football and roomed together at Wichita State University. What an amazing journey Milton had taken, from Humble to Wichita and back. From the simple life to … [Read more...] about Milton’s Memories
Plain People
Bowling Alley Talk about Jersey Schrock
· Episode 12 · Earlier, we learned that Shawn Harris and Reuben Schrock are friends even though Shawn had previously been the hit-and-run driver in an accident involving his truck and the Schrock horse-and-wagon. Dot, Shawn’s girlfriend, and Katie, Reuben’s date, were on their way to the bowling alley when stopped by Deputy Jennings. Both Reuben and Katie have grown up Amish but are currently exploring the English (non-Amish) world during their time of rumspringa, a word translated as … [Read more...] about Bowling Alley Talk about Jersey Schrock
Deputy Jennings Stops a Speeder
· Episode 11 · (Two weeks later) Deputy Tom Jennings was on duty working traffic with his trusted companion, K-9 Yackel Von Baerenzinger. It was Saturday night and Jennings was out hunting. He knew there were drunk drivers and druggies to catch, who needed to go to jail. Maybe, for a few hours at least, I can help make the road a little bit safer for everyone, including the drunks, he thought. As a vehicle approached him with its high beams blazing, he flicked his patrol car’s high beams … [Read more...] about Deputy Jennings Stops a Speeder
Deputy Jennings Interviews a Suspect
· Episode 10 · The unfortunate accident was his good fortune. Thanks to the Schrock’s, Tom Jennings felt like he, for the first time, had a better understanding of the Amish. He was pleased they shared what they did. It would have been easier for them to say nothing to an outsider. Generally, remaining silent about their beliefs was the Amish community’s way. After the wreck, Jennings made a decision to do his job despite knowing that the Schrock’s were content with their lot. As per … [Read more...] about Deputy Jennings Interviews a Suspect
Tom & Jesse Jennings Discuss Parenting
· Episode 9 · Summary: Tom Jennings had never been all that interested in the Old Order Amish. He figured he was about as curious of them as they were in him. Both he and the Amish lived in separate worlds and that was fine. Then, after interacting with several individuals who were Amish, he changed. First, he was assigned to investigate someone stealing county dirt from a county ditch. The absurd assignment only got crazier as more and more Amish buggies arrived at the farmstead where he … [Read more...] about Tom & Jesse Jennings Discuss Parenting
